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Exhibits

  • Geysers exhibit

Geysers

The timing of the eruptions of these geysers depends on water temperature and pressure.

Where:   This exhibit is not currently on view.
Exhibit Developer:   Shawn Lani
Subjects:
Keywords: water, pressure
Collections: Cycles

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Science activity that demonstrates how geysers work
Geyser

Just spew it—build your own cyclic hot water fountain.

Science activity to make water boil at room temperature
Boyle-ing Water

Watch water boil at room temperature.

Science activity that demonstrates how clouds form
Fog Chamber

Create clouds in a bottle by rapidly expanding the air.

Exploring Cycles
Exploring Cycles

Find out what oysters, pre-Columbian Mayans, and modern times have in common. Includes a beautiful fold-out poster, Cycles Are Everywhere. Exploratorium Magazine, Spring 1997.

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Use speed and air to build waves.

Vortex
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A silvery, dancing vortex appears in rotating water.

Water Spinner
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Spinning water makes a mathematical curve.

Wave Organ
Wave Organ

Listen to the sound of the sea.